The purpose of this study was to determine if
differences existed between computer specialists and
computer-using teachers on the perceived level of
importance of selected computer competencies for elementary
teachers. The sample consisted of 102 computer specialists
and 111 computer-using teachers in public elementary
schools of Oregon. Data were gathered...
The primary purpose of this study was to test the
conventional view of job factors as satisfiers and
dissatisfiers of members of the National Association of
Directors of Christian Education. The conventional view
stated that all job factors can potentially contribute to
job satisfaction and to job dissatisfaction. A second...
Taiwan separated from China as the result of the 1949 political upheaval between Chiang Kai-Shek's Nationalist Government and Mao Tse-Tung's Communists Party which concluded
with the Chinese Communist take over of mainland China and the establishment of the People's Republic of China. Since then, Taiwan, ROC and the PRC have...
This research evaluated the ethics competencies which were
determined to be important to the curriculum of an ethics course for
students studying Nondestructive Testing and Welding Inspection. Data
were gathered from samples of American Society of Nondestructive
Testing Nationally Certified Level III's (N = 268), American Welding
Society Nationally Certified...
Communication cannot be successful without the
cooperative listening response of an auditor. Auditors must
feel empowered to act as agents of change or their decisions
and actions cannot be influenced by the discourse. Their
every response depends upon their ability to perceive
themselves as potential mediators of change.
A review...
This follow-up study investigated the effect of a systems-oriented graduate
training program upon system thinking among practitioners who had completed training,
using a post-test only, treatment-comparison group design. The subjects consisted of
practitioners matriculated through two counselor-related programs at a medium-sized
college in the Northwest during the years 1985-1991. A...
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of false positive and
false negative feedback upon the self-efficacy and performance of high and low
self-esteem experienced weight lifters. Among a group of volunteers, 65 experienced
male weight lifters were classified as either high or low self-esteem
following administration...
The purpose of this investigation was to examine the
literature in education and library science to determine
why standards for education libraries have not been
realized, in the light of the specific criteria for other
areas of teacher education accreditation. Educators and
librarians in favor of strict standards for education...